Biopsy Navigator

		Biopsy Navigator interface DHD with biopsy mount Needle insertion Haptic tool holder used to assist a surgeon in placing a biopsy needle with both haptic and visualguidance. Demonstrator based on a spherical wrist mechanism mounted on a Delta Haptic Device commercialised by spin-off Force Dimension Llc.

To improve needle insertion, we are developing a surgical navigation system called the Biopsy Navigator. In this system, a biopsy needle is connected to a 6 degree-of-freedom haptic device, which provides the surgeon with navigational information and force guidance throughout the needle insertion process.